Ivan Verstyuk is a Ukrainian journalist who lives in Kyiv, a city that's been a target of Russia's war since February 24, 2022. He takes his long walks around the city to see how the war is taking a toll on his city, to talk to people and reflect on what he sees. Fear and destruction, pain and suffering are everywhere. Ivan believes in the people of Ukraine and has faith that this country will survive the war and resurrect - just like a Phoenix . But who is Ukraine? Who will Ukraine be when ...
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Ivan explains three possible ways to support other people in the time of war: conversations, tangible help and spiritual assistance. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about how good it feels to get so much support for our Ukrainian case during the war. It started with signing agreement with the US in November, 21, when we became America's strategic ally in eastern Europe. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan shares a story that I witnessed here in Kyiv and gives his thoughts on how a person should be ready to begin life from scratch if war ruined everything in his or herlife. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about PTSD syndrome among war veterans and civilians who lived under the Russian occupation. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan gives a list of three categories of people in terms of how they're reacting to the war. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan explains how much work Ukrainian police has here in Kyiv and also all over the country and explains why many more people get into these criminal gangs during war and instability. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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There are so many deaths during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here are a few reasons why the Russian army has such enormous losses. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about how hard it is to find a job during the war and what one should be doing to actually find a job, no matter what, and pay taxes to fund the Ukrainian army. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about how important it is to produce this financial compensation for those families who have lost their loved ones during the war in Ukraine. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan shares his personal experience with educating his 14 year old son during the war. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ethical lessons of war: Whether it's lack of money for living, healthcare condition or psychological crisis; How to ask for help properly if you're in a problematic situation. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Russian aircraft attack. We've had a horrible night with explosions and noise, but we keep resisting and analyzing how we should get better at protecting our skies. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about importance of gender equality during the war and also in other historical periods as we need to help women enjoy their rights in full. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Rebuilding Ukraine: here, I go out with this message: if the Ukrainian army is doing the right thing, fighting the enemy on the battlefields, then the society should also be doing the right thing, creating a better, richer Ukraine. I also quote former French leader Charles de Gaulle here. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down…
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Law and order: this episode has to do with how much law and order matters to Ukraine during the war, but for all the other countries as well. I also stand up here against all kinds of financial fraud and corruption committed during the full-scale war. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcast…
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an episode about having right people around, people able to support you in your survival, on your winning path. Staying connected with proper people is crucial for winning the war. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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this is a story of how I feed pigeons, crows, dogs, cats here in Kyiv and why this is important. We've got lots of environmental issues nowadays. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Healthcare during war. Importance of doctors, nurses, medical servants during war is critical, really-really important. I've recorded this while I was waiting for my appointment with my doctor in a private clinic in Kyiv. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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On Feb 24, we'll be having an anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, so this is an important week and I'm explaining in this episode why it's important. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Feb 13. Family life during war. Psychological climate within a family. Rules of privacy in family life. Family talks. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Feb 12. Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Tragic losses. Helping people in those countries. Dreams of Syrian people. Turkey as Ukraine’s reliable partner. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Feb 11. Community service during war. I tell what kind of community projects I’m doing: feeding homeless people, handicapped people, poor people; feeding birds. I explain my philosophy of community service here. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Feb 10. Big Russian air offensive operation. Kyiv and other cities. People in bomb shelters all day long. Being a 100% optimist. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Technology and war: information warfare, Google as Ukraine’s potential partner, tech warfare, cyber security. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ethics of war: cooperation, solidarity, community service during war. Importance of agreeing with each other on doing practical things. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan explores the use of social Media in Ukraine. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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This episode is about the death of Mr Denys Monastyrsky, Ukraine's interior minister. He died in a helicopter crash. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about the proposed ceasefire from the Kremlin on January 6 and the changing out of Russia's Generals due to the lack of success by the Russian army. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan investigates how Ukraine is changing politically and what is needed to rebuild the country to be strong and avoid another invasion. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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This episode includes a short update on how things are with water and electricity in the city of Kyiv. Ivan talks about meeting Ukranian soldiers in the streets, what they look like, and their morale. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks about similarities and disparities between past wars and Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how the Ukrainian army is more prepared and equipped than before. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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On December 19, Russia launched drone attacks on Kyiv. Ivan talks how many are leaving Ukraine to find safety in surrounding countries Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan tells a real life story about how people in Kyiv got tired of war. Tired emotionally - mostly, because of electricity shortages. He also explains why the Ukrainian army is stronger than the Russian army. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan interviews his mother, Antonina on her perspective of the war and what she looks forward to when the war ends. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan tells of life in Kiev on November 25, 2022 Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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War as a personal experience. This is an episode where I talk about how to take the war personally, putting aside the country-level, political side of experiencing the war. Also, I describe life without electricity in Kyiv and how Ukrainian soldiers feel on the frontlines during winter, when it’s getting colder. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Myceliu…
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Winning the war is a special art which has to do with military technology, politics and all the other important things. Ethics of winning the war is somewhere on the edge, where so many choices are located - like how far you're willing to go in humiliating the enemy. Also, a good quote from Vermont Royster, a famous American journalist from the 194…
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This has to do with how much solidarity is needed during the war, where both - army and civilians - would join their efforts for winning, for having victory. Disagreements, of course, arise too when the war takes place, but it's so important to keep solidarity. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcast…
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I recorded this episode when I was taking a walk in downtown Kyiv, but suddenly heard the air signals which can be heard on this recording. I'm describing how people around are behaving and how much air defense matters during war. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan reflects on a really horrible morning in Kyiv, when Russian missiles hit civilian targets in the city. This was a really, really noisy morning - and people usually get scared, when there's so much noise in the skies. It reminds us of the most horrible days of war in February and March. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Do…
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Ivan jams along with a halloween tune. When he lived in Kansas, he had a band and they covered this tune. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan talks with Anatoliy, a resident of western Kyiv who works in the financial industry and is going through all the wartime hardships with his family, a wife, whose parents survived Russian occupation, and a child, his 1 yo daughter called Maria. Anatoliy has to take care of them, cover their financial needs and also keep them emotionally healthy…
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October 26. An episode about how important it is to have a deep, comprehensive hope during war - that's the only instrument that may guarantee your survival. Also, in this episode, I tell about how it feels to have an honest romantic relationship during the war and Russian invasion. Russian drones that damage Ukraine's energy infrastructure are als…
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October 24. This episode is about having this really challenging stage of war, where the Ukrainian army has to do the counter-offensive which is a little bit more difficult than the defense. So, we need to unite in solidarity for the support of the Ukrainian army and admit that we're ready for challenges if those are needed for liberating our terri…
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October 21- This has to do with all the losses that Ukraine experienced during the course of war and has to overcome. More of ethical considerations - it's more about lessons of war. Ethical lessons. Also, a short update on the security situation in Kyiv where I live. Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcast…
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Ivan speaks with former US Marine John Sennett who lives in Kyiv. John tells his story of living through the Russian Invasion. Become a PATRON of Mission 61 and Ivan Verstyuk Ulisi performed by Systir This is a Production of the Mycelium Collective Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcast…
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Ivan talks with Anatoliy about his experience of the war in Ukraine. Become a PATRON of Mission 61 and Ivan Verstyuk Ulisi performed by Systir This is a Production of the Mycelium Collective Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan gives an update on life in Kyiv and news from around Ukraine. Become a PATRON of Mission 61 and Ivan Verstyuk Ulisi performed by Systir This is a Production of the Mycelium Collective Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan gives an update on life in Kyiv and news from around Ukraine. Become a PATRON of Mission 61 and Ivan Verstyuk Ulisi performed by Systir This is a Production of the Mycelium Collective Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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Ivan gives an update on life in Kyiv and news from around Ukraine. Become a PATRON of Mission 61 and Ivan Verstyuk Ulisi performed by Systir This is a Production of the Mycelium Collective Mission 61-Ivan Verstyuk The Mycelium Collective Lay Me Down Podcastتوسط Ivan Verstyuk
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